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Innovation is key at Royal GD. We have therefore developed various innovation themes to put this on the map permanently. Molecular Epidemiology is an important theme in which we see a lot of possibilities. Remco Dijkman and Saskia Luttikholt work together with a broad team of specialists on this subject, and are pleased to explain to us exactly what they do. Read more

GD Group signed the acquisition agreement for Agrobiogen GmbH, Xenogenetik Ges.mbH, Nexttec GmbH and Nexttec Inc. Agrobiogen and Xenogenetik specialise in molecular genetic research and veterinary diagnostics, and Nexttec produces innovative DNA extraction kits. Read more

Our state-of-the-art laboratory conducts close to 5 million lab tests each year. Many of them in the routine lab of course, but we also have an R&D laboratory. Here, innovation and research are key. Harold van der Heijden, head of the R&D lab, is pleased to explain the extra possibilities offered by this unique lab. Read more

Royal GD had recently been added to the ‘Directory of providers of advisory and consulting services in the dairy sector’ of the National Association of Agricultural Advisory Services of Ukraine (NASDASU). With this Directory providers of advisory/consulting services can improve their communication with potential clients. Read more

Interested in our rates for laboratory tests in 2023? Our website gives a clear overview, available for downloading and printing. For up-to-date insight into the latest rates. Read more

As of 2018, the IBV D181 strain is regularly found in Dutch layer and parent flocks, which suffer decreased egg production, reduced egg quality and increased mortality. In research commissioned by the poultry sector, GD discovered that D181 can also cause false layer syndrome, as well as renal damage in young chicks. As there is no commercial vaccine to combat D181, it was time to study the effect of various vaccine combinations. Read more

This GD Update we share with you some insights into GD’s involvement in the fight against high-pathogen avian influenza. Attention is paid to the importance of national and international cooperation and we introduce our new Malaysian distributor: Abadiah Laboratori Sdn Bhd. Read more